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Yes, the Olympic diver. In this GQ exclusive, Michael Fassbender explains how the gold-medalist influenced his not-quite-human character in the smash-hit Ridley Scott thriller—and (bonus!) why David-the-android was very nearly...South African read more

After two decades of obscurity, all it took was a few choice roles to get noticed—a Nazi infiltrator here, an X-Men villain there, plus one unforgettable turn in Shame that made him a full-frontal phenomenon. His rapid rise continues this month with Ridley Scott's Alien prequel, Prometheus. But as Chris Heath discovers, Michael Fassbender is more than the sum of his parts read more

Michael Fassbender. Carey Mulligan. Sex addiction. Full-frontal nudity. On that information alone, our critic knows you're going to go see the festival's buzziest film, 'Shame,' when it comes to a theater near you. But is it any good? read more